Education

How the Black Student Union at Steinert High School Discovered its Voice

Steinert High School, formally known as Hamilton High School East, serves roughly 1,400 students in grades 9 through 12 and is regarded as one of the top academic schools in the area. ​Competing in the Colonial Valley Conference as the Spartans, Steinert fields 22 varsity sports and is particularly recognized across the state for its […]

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